Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Doppler Radar

 
 
Doppler radar uses the Doppler effect to get velocity data about objects that are at a distance. This is achieved by beaming a microwave towards a target and listening for the reflection. Doppler radar are solar pictures that the weather stations use to see weather.
 
 
The above image represents a Doppler radar reading of strong storms moving eastward across the Tennessee Valley.


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